School Year 2017 to 2018 commenced with the annual student orientation conducted by the Office of Student Life. Facilitated by Associate Dean of Student Life, Ms. Wai Lin Sing and Discipline Officers Miss Carmina Macabalo and Miss Chessaleen Chua, the orientations are designed not only for new students, but also for upperclassmen.

The orientation program includes the introduction of the central and Narra Campus administration and staff, and the presentation of the different services and policies of each office. It was carried out over a period of three days: July 28 for BSA Bridging Program and all new students; July 30 for Computer Science, Information Technology, Accountancy and Accounting Technology Students; and July 3 for Education, HRM, Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship students.

Day 1  (June 28,2017)

Mr. Ankiat Byron Co, Program Coordinator, Accountancy Program discusses the history of Chiang Kai Shek College

Dr. Imelda Nery, Dean of School of Education, introduces the College Administrators and Staff

Dr. Catherine Lim, school physician, talks about the roles and functions of the College Clinic

Ms. Willowee De Cello, College Librarian presents the rules and regulations inside the library

 Mr. Aeron Santos, Guidance Counselor, explains the services offered by the Guidance Office

Day 2  (June 30, 2017)

Mr. Lester Hao, Program Chair for School of IT Education, tackles the rules and regulation regarding the proper usage of computer laboratories

Ms. Carmina Macabalo, Discipline Officer for College, explains the major and minor offenses and their corresponding sanctions.

Day 3 (July 3, 2017)  

Dr. Imelda Nery, Dean School of Education, energizes the crowd with her inspiring discussion of the school personnel.

The first General Assembly of the Chiang Kai Shek College Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants was held last July 7, 2017. Themed "Let's Make S'more Memories," the assembly brought together BS Accountancy and BS Accounting Technology students from various year levels.

Mr. Ankiat Byron Co, Program Coordinator for Accountancy, delivered the opening remarks. Sharing the video clip entitled "The Storry of Rabbit and Turtle," Mr. Co emphasized the value of teamwork and collaboration in the achievement of an organization's goals.

The VP External, Jan Derrick Lim, introduced PADAYON (Pangarap Tungo sa Dakilang Layon) and discussed the calendar of activities of JPIA. Academic events include the NCR Academic Cup, 13^th Charlwin Lee Cup, 2^nd PICPA WMMC CUP and others which can test the expertise and knowledge of JPIAns, while Non-Academic events include Mr. & Mrs. Ambassador of Goodwill, 15^th NCR JPIAlympics, The Voice of JPIA Season 5 and others which will test the talents of JPIAns.

CKS College alumnae, Ms. Lynnette Chung gave an inspirational talk, sharing her experience during her college years and gave advice to JPIAns. VP Internal, Shendell Mae Vicher, introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Jerwin Dave Patacsil, who motivated and inspired JPIAns with his stories.

Article by: Yulin Chen

Chiang Kai Shek College Accountancy graduates continue to perform well in the CPA licensure exams-- deemed the toughest licensure exam in the country. For the May 2017 CPALE, CKS College earned a passing rate of 70.59%, as compared to the national passing rate of 35.31%. In the October 2016 CPALE, CKS College earned a passing rate of 52.50%, as compared to the national passing rate of 36.48%. Last May 2016, the College got a passing rate of 66.67% overall, compared to the national passing rate of 42.84%.

The PRC-Board of Accountancy administered the CPA licensure exams on May 14, 15, 21, and 22, and released the results on May 29. 3,389 out of 9,645 takers passed the CPA Licensure Examinations. The four-day exam covered the following subjects:  taxation, regulatory framework for business transactions, auditing, financial accounting and reporting, management advisory services, and advanced financial accounting and reporting.

The CKSians who passed the May CPA board exams are:

• AÑONUEVO, CLAUDINE MARIE O.
• ARRIOLA, PATRICIA ANNE P.
• BANTOL, ALLAN BRYANT S.
• BIELZA, MARELLA EVANS A.
• CAI, MAE ANGELICA D.
• CUA, ANDREW V.
• GUEVARRA, RINA REI S.
• LAMUG, JAN LEMUEL F.
• MACABALLUG, KATHRYN L.
• PANTI, SHARLEEN NIKKA S.
• ROSALES, HELENDEL NICOLLETE L.
• SAGAD, SANTIAGO FRANCISCO III V.
• SAMSON, RACHEL ANNE N.
• SUMALDE, EMERALD JOY C.

Over the years, CKS College has produced various CKSian topnotchers in the CPALE. In May 2015, CKSian Eunice Millicent Li ranked first in the CPA board exams, with a score of 92.29%. Benson Kotah ranked 6^th in May 2012, and Jan Marcus Tang ranked 2^nd in May 2010. Other CKSian topnotchers are Ms. Elaine Mary Co (15th Placer, May 2006), Mr. Ferdinand Tan (16th Placer, May 2002), Mr. Mark Anthony Ong (16th Placer, October 2001), Mr. Gilbert Lim (16th Placer, October 1996), Ms. Caroly Yu (9th Placer, May 1987), and Mr. Hilario Tan (3rd Placer, October 1986).

The CKS College Commencement Exercises shall be held on May 13, 2017 (Saturday), at the CKSC Auditorium, Padre Algue Campus. A sum of 198 proud graduates (177 Bachelor’s and 21 Master’s degree candidates) shall be recognized as they are ushered into various industries to make a positive difference in society.

This year's Magna cum Laude is a 2+2 scholar recipient-- Ryan C. Li Fong (Bachelor of Secondary Education-- Major in Teaching Chinese Language). As top graduate of the Class of 2017, he shall receive the Julian Cotio Award for Academic Excellence. Two Honors' Circle scholars shall march at the Graduation Rites as Cum Laude: Jasmine Tiffany C. Wong (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-- Major in Marketing Management) and Bryann Raymart R. In. (Bachelor of Science in Accountancy). Mr. In earned the highest grade point average amongst BSA graduates of his batch, and shall receive the Tan Lin Lay Award for Top Graduate in Accountancy and the Isla Lipana & Co. Award of Academic Excellence. All three latin honors awardees shall also receive the Late Chua Tan Bi Tin (Alumni 20) Achievement Award.

Furthermore, as stipulated above, 21 Graduate School candidates for graduation will be receiving their confirmations in the aforesaid ceremony.  This year’s Academic Excellence in Graduate Studies goes to Ms. Jessica Lhay M. Asaña (Master in Business Administration), who also happens to be one of the recipients of the Excellence in Research Recognition.  Other recipients of the Excellence in Research include: Jose Martin M. Matubis (Master of Arts in Education, Major in Educational Management & Supervision), Lily Bien A. Mendoza (Master of Arts in Education, Major in Educational Management & Supervision), Shinsuke Sonobe (Master of Arts in Education, Major in Educational Management & Supervision), and Dexter T. Te (Master of Arts in Education, Major in Educational Management & Supervision)

The Commencement Speaker for the CKS College Commencement Exercises 2017 shall be Mr. Angel Ngu, honorary president of the Federation of the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc., and recipient of the Outstanding Manilan for Community Service Award in 2016.

The graduation ceremonies shall be from 9AM to 12NN and can be viewed via live stream athttp://www.cksc.edu.ph/stream. It can also be viewed via live video on Facebook.